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Scenic Highlights

Treasured Pathway
Follow the coast from Picton to Collingwood and discover some of Nelson's most picture-perfect scenery.

Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park is famous for its golden beaches, turquoise waters and sculptured granite rock forms.

Farewell Spit
With open sea on one side and sheltered waters on the other, this massive sandspit has two entirely different faces.

Golden Bay
Drive over Takaka Hill and discover another world. Golden Bay is a vast paradise for nature lovers.

Lord of the Rings filming sites
Looking at Nelson from a Lord of the Rings point of view will lead you to some fantastic faraway places.

Heaphy Track
For five or more unforgettable days, step back in time and explore an ancient Maori trail across the north western tip of the South Island.

Kahurangi National Park
Huge and wild, Kahurangi National Park will surprise you with tropical palm forests, caves, alpine herbfields and rare creatures.

Horoirangi Marine Reserve
One of New Zealand's newest sanctuaries, Horoirangi Marine Reserve is a wonderful low tide adventure.

Tonga Island Marine Reserve
If you decide to kayak around Tonga Island Marine Reserve, you might have dolphins, seals and penguins for company.

Westhaven (Te Ai Tapu) Inlet Marine Reserve and Wildlife Management Reserve
Westhaven, also known as Whanganui Inlet, is both a marine reserve and a wildlife sanctuary.

Abel Tasman Coast Track
The coast of Abel Tasman National Park is perfectly suited to a voyage of discovery - on foot or in a kayak.

Nelson Lakes National Park
From easy lakeside walking tracks to challenging alpine hikes, this national park has something for everyone.